Attendee Profile

Attendee Profile

Who Are ESTC Attendees?

This conference is aimed at ecotourism professionals and practitioners, that is, people who in a variety of ways are involved, either full time or as part of their work, in ecotourism, including: officers of national and regional ecotourism associations, NGOs, ecotourism business owners, national and local governments, park and protected area services, academics, host communities and indigenous peoples’ groups.

In order to help strengthen the global movement for ecotourism, the conference provides the participants with an opportunity to network with various types of leading ecotourism professionals and practitioners from around the world. Workshops and plenary sessions are being crafted to cover practical issues.

The ESTC has attracted a wide spectrum of industry pioneers and influencers sharing innovative ideas and inspiring solutions.

Where Do ESTC Attendees Come From?

In 2013, attendees from 51 countries came to the ESTC in Nairobi, Kenya.

In 2014, attendees from 45 countries came to the ESTC in MatoGrosso do Sul, Brasil.

In 2015, attendees from 63 countries came to the ESTC in Quito, Ecuador.